Winter tire tread test 185/65 R15 from the publisher За рулём 2017 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Excellence braking on snow and ice best braking on dry asphalt, excellent on wet excellent cornering stability on snow excellent traction There are minor comments on the course stability on asphalt noisy tire expensive ZR recommends to buy -- predictable, high-performance, reliable and powerful tire.	from 8 830 ₽
2	Continental ContiIceContact 2 Outstanding snow and ice traction best braking on wet pavement high level of ride smoothness Notes on handling on snow and on a Russian road not the most brilliant directional stability on asphalt minor claims to handling during extreme maneuvering passability on deep loose snow noise level A good choice for winter - a reliable, powerful, safe tire, which snow and ice are nothing.	from 6 270 ₽
3	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic Outstanding snow on-road traction Excellent on-ice handling Phenomenal off-road capability Predictable handling during extreme maneuvers on snow. not the most economical model at high speeds some complaints about handling on ice and Russian roads noisy and rough A high-quality model for winter conditions, especially good on uncleared winter roads and even on snowy terrain.	from 9 040 ₽
4	Nordman 7 Good snow stopping performance confident acceleration on ice low fuel consumption reliable handling stable directional stability on snow good traction high noise level not the best braking on dry asphalt Good tires for the Russian winter.	from 5 028 ₽
5	Cordiant Snow Cross Excellent traction on ice confident fording of deep snow. poor braking on dry asphalt low fuel efficiency unimpressive directional stability and a number of handling issues on Russian roads high noise level Tires will not fail, but they require the driver's attention.	from 3 550 ₽
6	Dunlop SP Winter Ice 02 Good handling on Russian roads, attractive price low cross-country traction on ice high fuel consumption some problems with directional stability on snow and asphalt comments on handling during extreme maneuvers high noise level A confident mid-range, although not without its drawbacks.	—
7	Nitto NT SPK Good handling and traction fairly stable on the snow low noise level. The most unsafe braking on snow and asphalt low economy at high speed comments on directional stability on asphalt and ride smoothness A good option for winter, despite some drawbacks.	from 10 590 ₽
8	Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice Smooth handling and directional stability low level of cabin noise. the weakest braking on snow high fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km/h average passability hard tires An acceptable winter option requiring the driver's caution.	from 9 130 ₽
9	Formula Ice Optimum wet grip and good braking performance on asphalt clear handling during extreme maneuvering on snowy tracks. weak longitudinal grip properties handling problems on ice insufficient directional stability on snow low ride smoothness high noise level Unbalanced model, but with its own advantages.	from 5 080 ₽
10	Gislaved Nord Frost 200 Good handling during extreme maneuvers good traction low noise level. low fuel efficiency at high speeds difficult handling on ice and directional stability handling problems on Russian roads Not the worst option for winter, but there are questions about safety.	from 4 340 ₽
11	Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI31 Smooth on asphalt Stable handling on Russian roads. the worst ice traction the weakest acceleration on snow problems with manageability on snow and directional stability limited cross-country ability insufficient ride comfort For modern studded tires, the results are frankly weak, especially considering the price.	from 3 450 ₽